Seminars on hot topics; a taste of what you'll find at the Show! Open to all Show attendees. Seating is limited. Please check back often for updates as our Show Seminars are expanded.
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Changing To Grow |
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Keynote Address Google & Online Restaurant Marketing 101 |
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Generations at Work Presented by: Joann Y. Jackson, Marriott International Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Ms. Jackson is diversity expert through training and research in cultural diversity and generational issues within the workplace. As one of the developers of the “Generations at Work” training program, Joann will share a full-spectrum of human resources programs and services to include training, employment laws, and compliance. |
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Thanks for the Job - I'm Going to Steal You Blind Presented by: Big Dave Ostrander, The Pizza Doctor Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. The question is not if you are being stolen from … only how much. Dave will describe real life scams that have almost bankrupted several of his clients and how to root it out. Only managers and owners will be allowed to attend. |
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Current Customer Mindset Meets the Winning Restaurant Formula: A Best Practice Analysis Presented by: Kevin Higar, Technomic, Inc. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. This session examines the dynamic interaction between today's consumer and restaurant meal solutions. Attendees will discover the motivations behind current and anticipated consumer foodservice expenditures as well as why concept differentiation, based on the "Winning Restaurant Formula," is more critical than ever. |
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Your Business Becomes Attractive When You Become Innovative Presented by: Ken Wasco, Gordon Food Service Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. Tired of hearing about the recession? Who isn't? This session is going to show you some operators who not only aren't talking about a recession - they are not participating in it. Patrons are surrounded with a dumpster full of negative economy buzz all day long - the last thing they want to do is be reminded of it when they go out to dinner. So what are the operators with the full parking lots doing - besides taking all the money they are making to the bank? GFS's Ken Wasco started digging around and found some thing interesting – what they for sure aren't doing. |
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Natural Gas Consumer Choice Presented by: Brian Shea, Reliable Energy Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Whether you are looking at prices one year, one month, or one day in advance, learn about strategies that will work in today’s deregulated energy marketplace such as: natural gas market overview and utility rate structures: retail price strategies and advantages to group purchasing; customer driven price options vs. supplier driven price options; and pros and cons of direct purchasing of natural gas. |
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Cost Segregation Analysis Accelerated Depreciation = Increased Cash Flow = Business Growth Presented by: Maner Costerisan CPAs& BDO Seidman Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. Most buildings must be depreciated over 39 years for federal tax purposes while equipment assets may be depreciated over much shorter periods. A cost segregation analysis identifies specific building related assets that also qualify for shorter federal tax depreciation live, and the increased cash flow benefits may be significant. This applies to most commercial property owners. Properties that qualify include newly constructed buildings, leasehold improvements, acquisitions of existing buildings, and prior year construction and acquisitions . |
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Eating Locally Presented by: Eric Hahn, Locavore Food Distributors Gerald Gramzay, Stafford Hospitality Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. More and more consumers are eating locally and patronizing a local restaurant that buys from local farmers. Are your distibutors in touch with local growers? Is your menu a reflection of foods that are branded to your region? Learn more about the impact of eating seasonlly, how local food equates with fresh, and trends toward an increase in urban gardening. |
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Legendary Local Store Marketing Presented by: Big Dave Ostrander, The Pizza Doctor Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Dave will describe in detail many of the low cost, high return outrageous marketing promotions that made his operation feared by his competition and endeared by his community. Big Dave was the first Pizza Guerilla Marketer and will share how to position your restaurant, top of mind, in your town. Corporate marketing builds the brand. Big Dave marketing build your bottom line and leaves the competition powerless to compete. |
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Menu Engineering Presented by: Kevin Higar, Technomic, Inc. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. From the culinary aspect of a restaurant you have the opportunity to do more than just put food and beverage on the table. Your menu can be a vital part of the overall concept’s operating strategies. In this session Kevin will look at current consumer perspectives and attitudes and how it translates into appropriate menu strategies that translate into menu items that drive customers to your door. |
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The Green Restaurant Movement Presented by: Michael Oshman, Green Restaurant Association Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Learn more about these facts and affordable solutions. Restaurants:
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Online Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales and Guest Loyalty Presented by: Joe Gabriel, Fishbowl Marketing Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. Learn how easy it is to maximize your online marketing efforts to increase sales and drive traffic to your operation. This informative seminar will provide you with tried and true marketing campaigns that offer value to your guests and keep them coming back for more. Topics will include email, online marketing, and social media. |